Jukyu (Adv. Rokkyu)
White belt with a yellow stripe · 4 techniques required at grading · Junior kyu grades (USJF), United States Judo Federation
The handbook prints each in-between grade as a two-colour belt, for example White/Yellow, or under the Mon system as the lower colour with a stripe of the higher; either is allowed.
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Nage-waza · throws
Osaekomi-waza · hold-downs
The official syllabus
As printed in USJF Rank Requirements, Junior (chart). Skills that are not a single technique (breakfalls, escapes, turnovers, grips, randori) are listed in the document's own words.
Personal development (moral character)
- Etiquette (reigi saho)
- Expand understanding of virtues of judo
- Expand physical fitness and adeptness
- Maturing/developing character traits
- Academic achievement
- To be an active learner
- To be an active participant
- Family engagement
General concepts (physical demonstration)
- Rei, Sensei, Hajime, & MateRei (glossary)Sensei (glossary)Hajime (glossary)Matte (glossary)
- Ukemi: Ushiro, Yoko, Mae, Zenpo kaitenUshiro Ukemi (skill)Yoko Ukemi (skill)Mae Ukemi (skill)Mae Mawari Ukemi (skill)
- Basics: Ritzarei, zarei, tying obi, counting to 10 in Japanese, spell judoRitsurei (glossary)Zarei (glossary)Obi (glossary)
- Shisei (shizentai & jigotai)Posture (skill)
- Three parts of a throw: Kuzushi, Tsukuri, KakeKuzushi (glossary)Tsukuri (glossary)Kake (glossary)
- Begin learning the parts of a judo gi: Uwagi, Shitagi, Obi, & ZoriJudogi (glossary)Obi (glossary)Zori (glossary)
- Uchikomi, sutegeiko, randoriUchikomi (glossary)Randori (glossary)
- Transitional movements
Vocabulary and essential questions
- Need to know: rei, sensei, hajime, mate, ukemi, judogi, obi, dojoRei (glossary)Sensei (glossary)Hajime (glossary)Matte (glossary)Ukemi (glossary)Judogi (glossary)Obi (glossary)Dojo (glossary)
- Like to know: ushiro, yoko, mae, zenpo kaitenUshiro (glossary)Yoko (glossary)Mae (glossary)
- EQ: Tell about 2 things that are important when you do an ukemi.
History and philosophy
- What does "judo" mean?
- Name the founder of judo?
- In what country was judo founded?
Rules
- Bowing protocols:
- Bowing onto the mat
- Group bowing at start and end of class
- Bowing to each partner before and after practicing
- Demonstrating respect for self and others
Tachi waza
Osae waza
- kesa gatame: entries, variations, escapes, turnoversKesa-gatame
- yoko shiho gatame: entries, variations, escapes, turnoversYoko-shiho-gatame
- Begin introducing entries for a variety of uke positions: flat on stomach, kneeling, turtle, etc.
- Transitions between osae waza techniques
- Introductory transitions from kneeling position into osae waza techniques
Minimum age and classes (Section VII, 2021)
- Min age 5-6 years old
- Number of classes 20 or two months. TIG number of classes can be reduced for exceptional ability and or competitive record.
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Flashcards
Drill the names before the day: an Anki deck for each grade turns the Japanese names into quick recall.
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